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Air New Zealand presents at the DB ADR Virtual Conference

Investor Presentation21 March 2018AIRIndustrials

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Forward looking statements

This presentation contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements often include words

such as “anticipate", "expect", "intend", "plan", "believe“ , “continue” or similar words in connection with

discussions of future operating or financial performance.

The forward-looking statements are based on management's and directors’ current expectations and

assumptions regarding Air New Zealand’s businesses and performance, the economy and other future

conditions, circumstances and results. As with any projection or forecast, forward-looking statements are

inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Air New Zealand’s actual results

may vary materially from those expressed or implied in its forward-looking statements.

The Company, its directors, employees and/or shareholders shall have no liability whatsoever to any

person for any loss arising from this presentation or any information supplied in connection with it.The

Company is under no obligation to update this presentation or the information contained in it after it has

been released.

Nothing in this presentation constitutes financial, legal, tax or other advice.

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77

Years in operation

Pacific Rim

Focused network driven by

alliance relationships

30

International

destinations

21

Domestic destinations

16m

Passengers carried

annually

11,800

Air New Zealand employees

#1

Corporate reputation

in New Zealand

#1

Corporate reputation

in Australia

Baa2

Investment grade credit

rating from Moody’s

13

Years of consecutive

dividend distributions

Air New Zealand at a glance

New
Zealand

Government

52%

New Zealand

institutional

investors

7%

International

institutional

investors

38%

Retail

investors

3%

Trading and ownership facts

•Dual-listed on the NZX and ASX stock exchanges

•1.4 million average daily trading volume

•Member of the NZX20 index – includes the 20 largest

and most liquid companies of the NZX

•Level 1 Sponsored ADR programme available since

July 2017

•Financial year end of 30 June

•New Zealand Government holds 52%

–No direct Board representation

•Seven independent non-executive Directors

Share register

(as at 31 December 2017)

AIR

NXZ stock ticker

AIZ

ASX stock ticker*

ANZLY

ADR ticker on OTC

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*

Air New Zealand is an ASX Foreign Exempt Listing.

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Our strategic focus and competitive advantage is the New Zealand

market, and connecting New Zealand with the Pacific Rim

2012

2017

Routes operated solely by alliance partners

Services to Taipei commencing November 2018

Routes operated by Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand’s markets are experiencing robust demand drivers that
are expected to remain strong for the foreseeable future

Inbound New Zealand tourism

continues to grow strongly

Growing domestic tourism

Double-digit growth in New

Zealanders traveling abroad

Robust New Zealand

economy

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Inbound and outbound tourism demand remains robust
2.6M

2.8M

3.0M

3.3M

3.6M

20132014201520162017

Inbound visitors to New Zealand*

(in millions and % growth from prior year)

2.1M

2.2M

2.3M

2.5M

2.7M

20132014201520162017

Outbound tourism*

(in millions and % growth from prior year)

Australia

44%

Pacific Islands

14%

USA

8%

UK

4%

Other

markets

30%

*

Statistics New Zealand, year ending 30 June.

Australia

40%

China

11%

USA

9%

UK

7%

Other markets

33%

Inbound visitor arrivals by country*

+10.2%+10.6%

+7.4%+5.7%

‘flat’

growth

+11.5%

+5.5%+4.4%

+4.5%

(0.6%)

Outbound departures by destination*

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of consecutive profitability*
Air New Zealand has

achieved profitability

and dividends

through the cycle...

15

years

of consecutive dividends

13

years

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* 2018 full year outlook as disclosed in 2018 Interim

Financial Results on 22 February 2018.

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180

96

221

218

21

82

81

71

181

263

327

463

382

200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017

Net profit after tax

($ millions)

5.0

5.0

8.5

6.5

7.0

5.5

5.5

8.0

16.0

21.0

11.0

18.0

20.0

45.0

20052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620171H

2018

Ordinary dividendSpecial dividend

Dividends declared

(cents per share)

89%
468%

116%

1 year5 year10 year

Air New Zealand

NZX50

ASX200

Bloomberg World

Airlines Index

S&P500

* Total shareholder return includes share price changes and dividends received over the period (assuming

dividends are reinvested in shares on ex dividend date).

Source: Bloomberg, period ended as at 30 June 2017.

Total shareholder return*

...and have demonstrated our ability to generate strong shareholder returns

that exceed the major indices

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Beyond commercial metrics, we are committed to a sustainability agenda
that includes robust targets to reduce our carbon footprint

0.93

0.88

0.85

0.81

0.79

0.78

0.76

0.74

0.73

200920102011201220132014201520162017

Kg CO

2

-e/RTK

Fuel efficiency:

CO

2

-e per Revenue Tonne Kilometre (RTK)

Average annual fuel

efficiency improvement

compared to 2009

baseline

2.5%

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Investment in modern fleet have helped improve our fuel efficiency

while we have grown our business

Key carbon targets*

Carbon neutral growth

Stabilised emissions post 2020

1.5%

average annual fuel efficiency

improvement going forward

* As disclosed in Air New Zealand’s 2017

Sustainability Report, which can be accessed

at www.airnewzealand.co.nz/sustainability

Resilient core domestic business


Pacific Rim focused international network


Focused on sustainable cost improvements


Investment grade financial strength

Positioned to leverage our

unique competitive advantages

to drive future returns for our

shareholders

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•Most iconic brand in New Zealand
•Unmatched network breadth and depth

−Over 400 flights daily to 21 domestic

destinations

•Differentiated in-flight and ground

product that is valued by customers

•Strong loyalty base and still growing at

over 2.7 million members*

•Investing in the sustainable

development of New Zealand tourism

−Regional dispersal of tourists throughout

the country

−Extending the shoulder season

−Targeting value over volume

* Airpoints

TM

membership as at 31 December 2017.

Strong market share to leverage growth from inbound and domestic tourism

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Resilient core domestic business

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Supported by strong revenue share alliance partnerships
Why revenue share alliances?

Partners have “skin in the game” to

sell the route

Strength of sales & distribution in

local markets

Access to frequent flyer databases

Routes operated solely by alliance partners

Routes operated by Air New Zealand

Pacific Rim focused international network

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Route will commence Nov 2018

A simpler and modern fleet driving improved efficiencies
Focused on sustainable cost improvements

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Fleet investment over the past five years has resulted in cost improvements related to fuel

efficiency, larger aircraft and simplification of operations

2012

2017

Fleet complexity

Fleet age

(on a seat-weighted basis)

Ownership profile

(on a seat-weighted basis)

Wide-body

B747

B767

B777 family

Narrow-body

B737

A320

Turboprops

ATR72s

Q300

Beech 1900D

Manyfleet typesFewfleet types

Wide-body

B787

B777 family

Narrow-body

A320 family

Turboprops

ATR72s

Q300

8.6years

7.0years

38%leased62%owned

29%leased71%owned

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200

400

600

800

1,000

2015201620172018201920202021

$ millions

Actual and forecast aircraft capital

expenditure

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Forecast

Actual

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As disclosed during the company’s 2018 Interim Results on 22 February 2018

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Includes progress payments on aircraft.

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Excludes orders of up to five A320/A321 NEOs with purchase substitution rights.

Note: forecasted aircraft capital expenditure assumes NZD/USD rate of 0.72.

Forecasted

investment in aircraft

and associated

assets from 2H 2018

to 2021

~$1.1b

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Aircraft capex programme nearing completion

Investment grade financial strength

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15

1H

2H

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• Targeting replacement of B777-200 fleet from 2022; aircraft

selection is in progress

−No assumptions on B777-200 replacement capital expenditures are included in

forecast

Appropriate level of gearing
Gearing defined as net debt / (net debt plus equity); net debt includes net aircraft

operating lease commitments for the next twelve months, multiplied by a factor of seven.

Target range of 45% to 55%

Providing stability and financial flexibility over the long-term

Investment grade financial strength

Moody’s creditrating

Investment grade

A3

Baa1

Baa2

Baa3

Ba1

Ba2

Ba3

Source: Bloomberg as at 6 March 2018.

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39.3%

42.9%

52.4%

48.6%

51.8%

20132014201520162017

Financial year

Gearing (%)

(including capitalised aircraft operating leases)

5.05.0
8.0

8.5

6.5

7.0

5.55.5

8.0

10.0

16.0

20.0

21.0

Ordinary dividends paid

(cents per share)

• We target consistently

distributing dividends to

our shareholders each

period

• Dividend is not linked to a

pay-out ratio

• Looking beyond short-term

peaks and troughs in the

earnings profile when

determining dividend

A sustainable business positioned to deliver strong dividends

for our shareholders

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Looking to the remainder of the year,
we are optimistic about the overall market dynamics.

Based upon the current market conditions and

despite the increased price of jet fuel, the Company is still

expecting2018 earnings before taxation to exceed the prior year.

Our 2018 outlook* has been reaffirmed despite an increase in jet fuel price

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* 2018 full year outlook as disclosed in 2018 Interim Financial Results on 22 February 2018.

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Air New Zealand

American Depositary Receipts (ADR)

Ticker: ANZFY

Structure:Level 1 ADR

Exchange traded:Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Ratio 1 ADR: 5 Ordinary shares

DR ISIN: US0091361024

CUSIP:009136102

Depositary bank: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas

ADR broker helpline: +1 212 250 9100 (New York)

+44 207 547 6500 (London)

Email for registered ADR holders:db@amstock.com

Air New Zealand has a sponsored Level 1 ADR

programme (since July 2017)

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Resources

Contact information

Email: investor@airnz.co.nz

Share registrar: enquiries@linkmarketservices.com

Investor website:www.airnewzealand.co.nz/investor-centre

Monthly traffic updates: www.airnewzealand.co.nz/monthly-operating-data

Quarterly fuel hedging disclosure: www.airnewzealand.co.nz/fuel-hedging-announcements

Corporate governance: www.airnewzealand.co.nz/corporate-governance

Sustainability: https://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/sustainability

Investor relations information

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